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Police Delay Evidence Handover in Febrie Adriansyah Corruption Case

From Tempo · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Police are delaying the handover of evidence in the corruption case of former Deputy Attorney General for Special Crimes, Febrie Adriansyah.
  • Investigators need more time to verify the authenticity of seized cash and gold, seeking assistance from the US Secret Service and FBI for US dollars.
  • The delay aims to ensure the integrity of the evidence before the case is transferred to the Attorney General's Office.

Indonesian police are taking extra time to verify the authenticity of seized assets in a corruption case involving former Deputy Attorney General for Special Crimes, Febrie Adriansyah. The delay in handing over evidence, including cash and gold, is to ensure the items are genuine before the case proceeds.

We have to check if the evidence we seized is real or not.

โ€” Victor Dean MackbonDirector of Special Criminal Investigation at the Jakarta Metropolitan Police, explaining the need for verification.

Investigators are particularly focused on verifying US dollars, seeking help from the United States Secret Service and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. They are also examining other currencies like Singapore dollars and Indonesian rupiah, with assistance from Bank Indonesia. The police aim to meticulously confirm the integrity of all seized items, including gold bars, before transferring the case to the Attorney General's Office.

There are US Dollars, Singapore Dollars, and rupiah.

โ€” Budi HermantoHead of Public Relations at the Jakarta Metropolitan Police, detailing the currencies seized.

This cautious approach underscores the importance of thoroughness in corruption investigations. While the police are committed to moving the case forward, they prioritize ensuring the evidence is irrefutable. The process involves collaboration with international agencies and domestic financial institutions to guarantee the accuracy of the findings, reflecting a commitment to a robust and transparent legal process.

We will then determine its qualifications, namely its purity and weight.

โ€” Rubica Giovani MalewaHead of Operational Department G-Lab at PT Pegadaian, describing the process of testing seized gold.
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Originally published by Tempo in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.